Spun out of the Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO), SHINEPHI has engineered hardware that delivers quantitative optical measurements with 0.1-nanometre path-length sensitivity at up to 50 frames per second. The plug-and-play modules upgrade existing optical microscopes into precision metrology tools capable of early defect detection on semiconductor wafers, high-throughput live-cell analysis for biotechnology, and advanced materials research. The platform combines high sensitivity, speed and stability without damaging samples or requiring toxic reagents, positioning it as a complementary enhancement to incumbent inspection systems rather than a replacement. SHINEPHI is already collaborating with industry players such as Park Systems and has produced several functional prototypes. Near-term goals include CE certification, new industrial licensing agreements and the development of a second-generation product line. The fresh capital will be channelled into accelerating commercial rollout and scaling manufacturing to meet semiconductor and nanofabrication demand. Financially, the company has secured €1 million in seed funding; no revenue or user figures were disclosed.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Oct 2025